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Two NW Iowa Eateries Are Among Top 10 Finalists For Iowa’s Best Burger Contest
March 17, 2025
(Undated)– Two northwest Iowa eateries are among the 10 finalists in this year’s Best Burger Contest put on by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association. Burger and Company of Spirit Lake and The Road House in Orange City made the cut. Kylie Peterson, Director of Marketing for the Iowa Beef Industry Council, says nearly 400 restaurants were […]
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Red Flag Warning Issued For Several NW Iowa Counties
March 17, 2025
(Undated)– Today (Mon.) is NOT a good day to be doing any open burning. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for most of northwest Iowa, including Dickinson county, until 7:00 pm this (Mon.) evening. Forecasters say a combination of dry vegetation, low humidity, warm temperatures and wind will combine to create […]
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Minnesota Farmers Union Holding Town Hall Event In Jackson
March 17, 2025
(Jackson)– The Minnesota Farmers Union will hold a town hall event in Jackson tomorrow (Tues) at 10:00 am at the Pizza Ranch. MFU President Gary Wertish says they want to hear what’s on people’s minds… The event is free and open to the public. You can pre-register by clicking here.
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Blizzard Conditions Possible Late Tuesday Through Wednesday
March 17, 2025
(Undated)– Some more wintry weather is on the way for the region. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Jackson, and Martin counties in southwest Minnesota and most of northwest Iowa from late Tuesday night through Wednesday. Forecasters say 4 to 8 inches of snow can be expected along with wind […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Approves Lease For Temporary Relocation Of Police & Fire Dept
March 17, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Temporary locations have been established for the Arnolds Park Fire Department and Police Department once construction of a new city office complex gets underway late this summer. The two entities will operate out of the former Overhead Doors location at 652 Okoboji Grove Road under a lease agreement the city council approved last […]
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Spirit Lake Fire Dept. Responds To Vehicle Fire
March 17, 2025
(Orleans)– No injuries were reported in a car fire late Sunday afternoon in Orleans. The Spirit Lake Fire Department was called around 3:30 pm to 14070 240th Avenue, which is just south of the intersection of Peoria Avenue and 140th Street. Upon arriving firefighters found a vehicle heavily on fire in front of a residence. […]
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More Bird Flu Detected In NW Iowa
March 15, 2025
(Des Moines)– More bird flu has been detected in northwest Iowa, this time in some commercial pullets in Buena Vista county. Governor Kim Reynolds Friday issued a disaster proclamation for that county as a result. It allows state resources to assist with tracking and monitoring, rapid detection, containment, disposal and disinfection. It also waives regulator […]
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Multiple Fire Depts. Battle Barn Fire Near Paullina
March 15, 2025
(Paullina)-– Four northwest Iowa fire departments battled a barn fire Thursday near Paullina. Paullina Fire Chief Ryan Harper says they were called to 4621 Pierce Avenue around 2:40 pm and found the building actively on fire. Firefighters from Granville, Archer and Primghar were also called for assistance with manpower and water, along with an excavator. […]
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Rotary Car Goes Through The Ice
March 14, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Here’s a sign of spring: the Rotary car has gone through the ice on Smith’s Bay of West Lake Okoboji. It had been leaning the past couple of days and finally went the rest of the way through Thursday evening. The exact time the car officially went through will be determined by a […]
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